US Bridges

US 411 SR 61 over Sumac Creek

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 1.6 MI N of Crandall · Structure no. 000000021300170

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411 SR 61 over Sumac Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 411 SR 61 over Sumac Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 100 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,260 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 411 SR 61
CrossesSumac Creek
Location1.6 MI N of Crandall
RouteU.S. Route 411
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89334, -84.74977
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2024)
Projected traffic7,260 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 411 SR 61 over Sumac Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 411 SR 61 over Sumac Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 411 SR 61 over Sumac Creek carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 411 SR 61 over Sumac Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 411 SR 61 over Sumac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.